Compare and Contrast Texts

Janet and Kylie were best friends, they liked to do everything together. Kylie loved horseback riding and so did Janet. Janet loved swimming, and although Kylie did not know how to swim she loved the water. Janet enjoyed vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.

In what ways do the two girls contrast?

• Kylie loved horseback riding and Janet did not.

• Janet liked vacationing in tropic areas while Kylie liked arctic zones.

• Kylie liked to vacation in tropic areas while Janet liked peaceful grasslands.

• Kylie loved swimming and so did Janet.

a type of chart that uses overlapping circles to show shared and distinct characteristics among and between things

• T Chart

• Venn Diagram

• Pie Chart

very much the same as something

• contrast

• similar

• compare

Thousands of years ago the native people of North America had to build houses that fit their life. One kind of house was a tipi. The Plains people lived in tipis. Tipis were easy to put up and take down. In fact, it only took about half an hour to build a tipi. This was perfect for the Plains people who spent their time hunting and hunting animal. The Inuit, who lived in the cold Artic region, spent part of the year living in Igloos. Igloos were temporary homes like tipis. However, they were built for the cold winter months whereas a tipi could be used year round. Both tipis and igloos had one main room that the family lived in and were usually made for a single family. Tipis and igloos were made of very different materials. Igloos were made from blocks of snow stacked on top of each other, while tipis were made of buffalo hide, tree branches or grass. The shape of tipis and igloos were also different. Tipis were cone-shaped, using three or four poles for support, in contrast, igloos were dome-shaped. One similarity between igloos and tipis was that both....

• Contained one main room for the family to use

• Were made with sticks and mud

• Served as temporary housing

• Were used only during the winter months

To compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres, one must analyze the use of plot, characters, setting, tone, symbolism, and ______ in each text.

RL.6.9 encourages students to ______ texts in different forms or genres.

Why is it important to compare and contrast texts in different forms and genres?

• To develop a deeper appreciation for the creative possibilities within literature

• To enhance comprehension skills

• To develop a broader understanding of the complexities of the written word

• To foster critical thinking skills

Comparing and contrasting texts in different forms and genres helps readers recognize the ______ authors take when addressing similar themes and topics.

Comparing and contrasting texts enhances ______.

What is the first step in analyzing approaches to similar themes or topics in texts?

• Understanding the context

• Identifying common themes or topics

• Analyzing literary elements

• Evaluating authorial intent